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as in to search
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean

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Recent Examples of explore But some Democrats believe the party has no choice but to explore Biden's complicated exit from politics. Susan Page, USA Today, 20 May 2025 Last summer, 7 For All Mankind started testing lightweight denim and indigo linen blends to explore more breathable, comfortable options for warm weather. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025 In Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson, publishing on May 20 from Tiny Reparations Books, transgender author and artist Tourmaline explores the trailblazer and civil rights activist's life beyond Stonewall. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 20 May 2025 Stargazers hoping to explore the lunar surface with a little extra magnification should read our guides on the best binocular and telescope deals available in 2025. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for explore
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Verb
  • The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is investigating the incident.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Police are still investigating the motive behind the crime.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • Divers scoured the water and deployed sonar scanners to search for Daniel until nightfall.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
  • In an era where consumer attention is fleeting and digital content saturation is at an all-time high, marketers are searching for ways to create more engaging, interactive experiences.
    Jiajun Lu, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Auditors examined only 35 of the 139 no-bid contracts over a year and a half but noted that ongoing issues with SANDAG’s record-keeping software prevented them from verifying exactly how many no-bid contracts the agency has.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
  • The other top challenge for companies is light, which includes examining the lights' color-rendering index and prioritizing low flickering and warm colors.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025

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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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